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Paros Travel Guide

Paros is one of the Cyclades' larger islands. Its main drawcards
are good sandy beaches, traditional fishing villages, and a vibrant
nightlife. Windsurfing, kite surfing and scuba diving are popular
watersports on the island.

Parikia is Paros Island's main port. Many generations have
admired its ruined Venetian castle and an impressive Byzantine
church. Visitors will also find a few lively jazz clubs.

Beach lovers should head to Naoussa on the north coast, where
they can enjoy the island's best beaches. Clubbers will find the
resort town's nightlife around the waterfront.

Lefkes is in the centre of the island, and has a number of
tavernas along its pretty winding streets. Antiparos is a separate
island. The area has an interesting chapel cavern and more lovely
beaches.

Island hoppers can use Paros' many ferry connections to explore
famous islands and attractions nearby.

During the Classical Age, Paros was famous for the white marble
quarried within its borders. Today, visitors may well find some
beautiful marble work on the island. Other popular souvenirs
include shells, leather work, embroidery, and wooden
sculptures.

Parikia is the best place for shopping on the island. Visitors
will find the usual tourist shops and grocery stores, as well as
lovely art in the town's galleries.

While Paros has a good variety of places to eat out, the best
establishments are traditional. Seafood is often the best choice.
Visitors can easily find a place to smash plates with locals if the
mood takes them.

Paros' nightlife buzzes during the summer season. Visitors will
find numerous bars and clubs, as well as traditional Greek music
and dancing. Naoussa village and Santa Maria Beach are particularly
well-loved for their party scenes.

That said, Paros is essentially a relaxed island, where the
nightlife can't compare to destinations like Mykonos.

Paros' winding cobbled streets and whitewashed buildings give
visitors a taste of the old world. That said, the island is most
famous for its beaches, which range from remote and quiet to
extremely crowded party hubs. Generally speaking, conditions are
good for windsurfing.

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Paros Travel Guide

Paros is one of the Cyclades' larger islands. Its main drawcards
are good sandy beaches, traditional fishing villages, and a vibrant
nightlife. Windsurfing, kite surfing and scuba diving are popular
watersports on the island.

Parikia is Paros Island's main port. Many generations have
admired its ruined Venetian castle and an impressive Byzantine
church. Visitors will also find a few lively jazz clubs.

Beach lovers should head to Naoussa on the north coast, where
they can enjoy the island's best beaches. Clubbers will find the
resort town's nightlife around the waterfront.

Lefkes is in the centre of the island, and has a number of
tavernas along its pretty winding streets. Antiparos is a separate
island. The area has an interesting chapel cavern and more lovely
beaches.

Island hoppers can use Paros' many ferry connections to explore
famous islands and attractions nearby.

During the Classical Age, Paros was famous for the white marble
quarried within its borders. Today, visitors may well find some
beautiful marble work on the island. Other popular souvenirs
include shells, leather work, embroidery, and wooden
sculptures.

Parikia is the best place for shopping on the island. Visitors
will find the usual tourist shops and grocery stores, as well as
lovely art in the town's galleries.

While Paros has a good variety of places to eat out, the best
establishments are traditional. Seafood is often the best choice.
Visitors can easily find a place to smash plates with locals if the
mood takes them.

Paros' nightlife buzzes during the summer season. Visitors will
find numerous bars and clubs, as well as traditional Greek music
and dancing. Naoussa village and Santa Maria Beach are particularly
well-loved for their party scenes.

That said, Paros is essentially a relaxed island, where the
nightlife can't compare to destinations like Mykonos.

Paros' winding cobbled streets and whitewashed buildings give
visitors a taste of the old world. That said, the island is most
famous for its beaches, which range from remote and quiet to
extremely crowded party hubs. Generally speaking, conditions are
good for windsurfing.